Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth

Wavyleaf Soapplant

Maidu - Fiber, Brushes & Brooms

Use documented by:
Swartz, Jr., B. K., 1958, A Study of Material Aspects of Northeastern Maidu Basketry, Kroeber Anthropological Society Publications 19:67-84, page 68

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Scientific name: Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
USDA symbol: CHPOP4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wavyleaf Soapplant
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Maidu
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Brushes & Brooms
Notes: Plant made into brushes and used to sweep meal off the sifting baskets.

RECRD: 8643 id: 9719

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